Way Basics...Building Possibilities
The Way Basics Way
Since you’re visiting us on ZOLD, you’re probably a lot like us: inventive, practical, and ready to build something that helps make the world a better place.
We’ve invented the simplest, most ingenious furniture ever. Ultra-easy to put together, sustainably made and completely recyclable, our furniture is made from environmentally sound building blocks we call zBoards® that’ll inspire your creativity with playful possibilities.
Our products and our way of doing business come out of the principles we live by every day. We believe in taking things back to basics, and simplifying as much as we can. That’s why the building blocks of Way Basics furniture are made from one of the simplest, most ancient materials ever—post-consumer recycled paper. Unlike other assembly-required products, our furniture can be recycled with no waste when their use is over, making little to no environmental impact.
From start to finish, we’re truly committed to sustainable practices. Recognized as a carbon neutral company, our offices are furnished with Way Basics furniture. Energy-conserving LED lights illuminate our offices, while the chairs we sit on are made from recycled materials. You won’t find Way Basics junk mail cluttering your mail box or product catalogues sent out in masses…or at all. We think it’s just the right way to do things.
We’ve invented the simplest, most ingenious furniture ever. Ultra-easy to put together, sustainably made and completely recyclable, our furniture is made from environmentally sound building blocks we call zBoards® that’ll inspire your creativity with playful possibilities.
Our products and our way of doing business come out of the principles we live by every day. We believe in taking things back to basics, and simplifying as much as we can. That’s why the building blocks of Way Basics furniture are made from one of the simplest, most ancient materials ever—post-consumer recycled paper. Unlike other assembly-required products, our furniture can be recycled with no waste when their use is over, making little to no environmental impact.
From start to finish, we’re truly committed to sustainable practices. Recognized as a carbon neutral company, our offices are furnished with Way Basics furniture. Energy-conserving LED lights illuminate our offices, while the chairs we sit on are made from recycled materials. You won’t find Way Basics junk mail cluttering your mail box or product catalogues sent out in masses…or at all. We think it’s just the right way to do things.
Human Friendly and Earth Friendly
What does it mean to be completely human friendly and earth friendly? At Way Basics, we believe that it means being completely safe for your family and the environment. There is nothing more important than the health of our families, so we’ve made a commitment to providing storage and furniture solutions completely devoid of the chemicals that you commonly find in other products. Formaldehyde and VOCs are the two biggest culprits in traditionally made furniture, yet these types of products can be found in almost any home, and in any room. Formaldehyde is used as a binding agent in wood engineered products such as particle board or MDF. Under normal everyday conditions, products containing formaldehyde will undergo “off-gassing” which means that the formaldehyde will evaporate out of the wood and into your home. Formaldehyde is recognized as a toxic substance and not safe for your family. VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compound and in the world of furniture is used most commonly in reference to paint. You will never find either of these substances in Way Basics furniture…EVER!
Wanna know the details of what you will find in Way Basics furniture!? It’s made of 99% post consumer recycled paper, which allows our products to be light, yet provide superior strength and durability. The remaining 1% is devoted to the paper veneer which provides the finish on our boards. With this paper veneer, we are able to print toxic-free ink directly on the boards, which is then absorbed into the paper. This allows us to avoid the use of paint.
You won’t find any mysterious chemicals in our products because we simply believe that being human friendly and Earth friendly, is just the right thing to do. We empower our community with the ability to make more sustainable choices because that’s what we care about most. Sustainable living is instrumental, fundamental, and absolutely essential in preserving the long term health of our families and our planet.
Wanna know the details of what you will find in Way Basics furniture!? It’s made of 99% post consumer recycled paper, which allows our products to be light, yet provide superior strength and durability. The remaining 1% is devoted to the paper veneer which provides the finish on our boards. With this paper veneer, we are able to print toxic-free ink directly on the boards, which is then absorbed into the paper. This allows us to avoid the use of paint.
You won’t find any mysterious chemicals in our products because we simply believe that being human friendly and Earth friendly, is just the right thing to do. We empower our community with the ability to make more sustainable choices because that’s what we care about most. Sustainable living is instrumental, fundamental, and absolutely essential in preserving the long term health of our families and our planet.
Sustainable Furniture
If you need simple, basic furniture that’s practical and versatile, Way Basics is for you. Our zBoards are easy to put together, safe for your family and safe for the environment. Available in pre-designed kits, our furniture is completely modular, so you can purchase a plethora of Way Basics furniture items and fit them together into your own creative masterpiece.
No Waste - No Tools - No Rules!
No Waste
It took us 10 years to perfect the ingenious material at the heart of our brand. Our patented, environmentally sound manufacturing process turns post-consumer recycled paper into superbly strong boards that weigh 62% less than particle board. Just as solid and structurally sound as any engineered wood furniture, yet they’re made from one of the simplest materials ever – paper.
No Tools
In our packages, you won’t find mysterious collections of screws and nails, or complicated diagrams and instructions. That’s because you can put our unique zBoards together without tools or hardware. Super-strong 3M brand adhesive strips let you fit the pieces neatly together. Just peel, stick and you’re done. Honest.
No Rules
You can buy our thoughtfully designed step-by-step furniture kits which are easy to assemble and so versatile, you can easily fulfill your furniture fantasies. Since Way Basics products are modular, it’s easy to add on to your creation if you need more storage or want to use it for a different purpose. Then accessorize with storage bins and stickers or any other way you’d like. (Kids love to decorate their own Way Basics stuff.)
It took us 10 years to perfect the ingenious material at the heart of our brand. Our patented, environmentally sound manufacturing process turns post-consumer recycled paper into superbly strong boards that weigh 62% less than particle board. Just as solid and structurally sound as any engineered wood furniture, yet they’re made from one of the simplest materials ever – paper.
No Tools
In our packages, you won’t find mysterious collections of screws and nails, or complicated diagrams and instructions. That’s because you can put our unique zBoards together without tools or hardware. Super-strong 3M brand adhesive strips let you fit the pieces neatly together. Just peel, stick and you’re done. Honest.
No Rules
You can buy our thoughtfully designed step-by-step furniture kits which are easy to assemble and so versatile, you can easily fulfill your furniture fantasies. Since Way Basics products are modular, it’s easy to add on to your creation if you need more storage or want to use it for a different purpose. Then accessorize with storage bins and stickers or any other way you’d like. (Kids love to decorate their own Way Basics stuff.)
Giving Back
We’ve made a heartfelt commitment to contributing to those in need. When you buy Way Basics furniture, you’re helping improve the world in other ways, too. We work with furniture banks around the country to help those families in desperate need -- victims of natural disasters who’ve lost everything they owned, women and children escaping from domestic violence, working families below the poverty line, and others requiring a hand up — not a handout.
As founding members of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, a coalition united to promote environmentally healthy practices in the industry, we are helping consumers identify good furniture choices. We also strive to offset our company carbon emissions by being a carbon neutral brand. We invite you to find out more about our products, our company, and our goals. Because we’re pretty sure they’re right in line with yours.
As founding members of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, a coalition united to promote environmentally healthy practices in the industry, we are helping consumers identify good furniture choices. We also strive to offset our company carbon emissions by being a carbon neutral brand. We invite you to find out more about our products, our company, and our goals. Because we’re pretty sure they’re right in line with yours.